Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Wj Quarles Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wj Quarles Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Wj Quarles Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wj Quarles Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
16%
47%
White
66%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wj Quarles Elementary School's ranking?
Wj Quarles Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Wj Quarles Elementary School often compared to?
Wj Quarles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pass Christian Elementary School, Thomas L Reeves Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Wj Quarles Elementary School?
427 students attend Wj Quarles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wj Quarles Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wj Quarles Elementary School?
Wj Quarles Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wj Quarles Elementary School offer ?
Wj Quarles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wj Quarles Elementary School part of?
Wj Quarles Elementary School is part of Long Beach School District.
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